A lot has happened since my last post, and not too much of it was good news. My sincerest apologies to you readers for not having been posting on a regular basis. Family health issues have been a problem here, and there was concern over my husband losing his breath at work. A lot of stress as well about the house (which is falling apart), and it didn't help me from keeping my mouth shut at mealtimes. I gained another four pounds for a whopping total of 320 on the scales. I'm now just five pounds shy of being the heaviest I have ever been. But that is no excuse to disappear like I did, and I am truly sorry.
There have been some positive changes though all this mess. One has been that the household groceries have much improved, and vegetables and fruit are making their way back into meals and snacks- much to the chagrin of my son, who is a veggiephobic. Bread has not been bought in several weeks, and the stored bread in the freezer is being eaten by the family, and not by me.
I've been abstaining from flour completely whenever possible, and home cooking 99% of the time. During the 1% that we do eat out, I try to make the best choices possible, but won't deny myself a burger (read: burger bun) if I really want one. If bread or flour is in the meal already I won't stop myself from ordering it- I just won't touch the basket of rolls on the table... ever. There's no need to fill up on bread when I have a good meal coming!
Rice and potatoes (although they are starches) don't effect my energy levels like bread does, so many dinnertime meals have one of those ingredients in it. I also cut back on the amount I make as well, since I tend to 'graze' after dinner on the leftovers- especially if I'm not the last one at the table still eating.
So far, so good!
After checking out many places to exercise, I think I've finally found the place for me. I'm going to be checking it out this week, and if all goes well, I'll be officially in a gym by next week! I'll also be increasing my walking time with my daughter when I take her to school, and work out on the treadmill at home when I drive her when it's too cold or raining.
And believe me, I need to walk. I never thought a few more pounds would bother me, but now I hurt when I stand too long, or walk too fast; my hips are starting to ache and my core hurts a lot more than it used to! And I don't like it one little bit!
And I will be posting at least weekly on this blog from now on- NO MORE EXCUSES!
God Bless, and may your steps be light and joyful!
